In one week's time, I am doing a REALLY big run...bit nervous! - General running

24/07/2006 at 12:22

On August 1st, I am seeting off from Nottingham train station and running towards Skegness. I am giving myself four days to run the 90-ish miles, but I'm beginning to feel really nervous!

"Why on earth?!" you might ask. It's in the name of art! Find out more about the exhibition <a href="http://www.beaconartproject.com/">here</a>

and read about my build up <a href="http://fitartist.wordpress.com/">on my blog</a>

Supporters welcome to wave us off from Nottingham and welcome us to Skeggy!

AP xx

A Princess - fitartist.wordpress.com

24/07/2006 at 12:22

Oh bugger! The links don't work, help!

struthie

24/07/2006 at 12:25

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struthie

24/07/2006 at 12:26

http://www.beaconartproject.com

http://fitartist.wordpress.com

A Princess - fitartist.wordpress.com

24/07/2006 at 12:27

Oh, I over complicated it! I shall try again, thank you.

www.beaconartproject.com

http://fitartist.wordpress.com

A Princess - fitartist.wordpress.com

24/07/2006 at 12:28

Yay!

stoxy

24/07/2006 at 12:30

Thats a hell of a challenge Princess. Good luck and Im sure youll be fine.

stoxy

24/07/2006 at 12:32

I take it youre getting a lift home though?

A Princess - fitartist.wordpress.com

24/07/2006 at 12:33

Ah, thanks Stoxy! I've got Mr AP on his bike carrying the tent, and he's really supportive, thank goodness!

A Princess - fitartist.wordpress.com

24/07/2006 at 12:34

Yes, getting the train back apropriately (the run is along the journey of the railway line)

I shall have my feet up at that point!

southdownswolf

24/07/2006 at 12:35

wow, good luck a princess. that's a pretty tough challange!

A Princess - fitartist.wordpress.com

24/07/2006 at 12:38

Thanks SDW. I posted tentatively because there are probably folks on here who do that crazy distance all the time, but it's BIG for me anyway!

stoxy

24/07/2006 at 12:42

Its all relative anyway princess. To some people four miles is a long way. The thing about this forum is we're all equal on here even if we do post our times and stuff we're all runners, fast slow, long short. And I get a lot of support from here as well as a bit of a laugh!

A Princess - fitartist.wordpress.com

24/07/2006 at 12:43

:) true, true.

clairster

24/07/2006 at 13:45

wow, what an awesome challenge! good luck and look forward to hearing how you get on

A Princess - fitartist.wordpress.com

24/07/2006 at 13:52

Thanks Clairster! I will put a full report on my blog, probably when I get back

A Princess - fitartist.wordpress.com

25/07/2006 at 11:28

I've put up an itinerary now...

clairster

26/07/2006 at 13:22

excellent, although i have no idea where any of these places are!! had a brief look through your blog. how long did it take you to get over Edinburgh...my recovery wasnt too bad!

A Princess - fitartist.wordpress.com

26/07/2006 at 13:55

Hi Clairster

I was amazed at my recovery - it was my first marathon and I'd heard all about walking backwards downstairs, but I was fine! The morning after I was a bit wooden-legged, but was itching to get out running again pretty quickly. I'm hoping this is the case next week ;¬)

The run is through Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire, I'm sure there must be some RW folks who are from round there...

I'm going to be on the local ITV news, on the local BBC radio breakfast show and in local papers too, for anyone who is round there!

A x

clairster

27/07/2006 at 13:37

Hi AP,

Thats pretty good recovery. I was worse after london and struggled with stairs but after Edinburgh I was fine (ish) just a bit tired. I did a 10K a couple of weeks after tho and was definitely still feeling it in my legs...every slight incline caused me to almost grind to a halt! What sort of training have you done for this adventure?